What is MDOTs Operations Field Services?

For those that may be interested in learning the roles and function of MDOT’s Operations Field Services Division, click here for a recently released Operations Field Services Newsletter.

MDOT Seasonal Weight/Load Restrictions – March 11, 2013

MDOT recently issued a spring weight/load restriction that imposes restrictions for the following area effective 8:00 A.M. Monday, March 11, 2013. All state trunkline highways south of and including US-10 in Ludington east to M-47 south to M-46 east to Port Sanilac....

FUSP/NB Update

MDOT has recently made the noted changes to the following frequently used special provisions and will be in effect with the April 5, 2013 letting (except as noted). The following 12 SP has been added: 12SP810(N) Bridge Mount Sign Connection Hardware Removal The...

MITA Websites Help Your Business Operations

As you begin 2013 and look for ways to improve your business operations, don’t overlook two valuable websites that were created to help with vital business operations. DBE Solicitation Website Last year MITA announced the launch of the enhanced interactive DBE...

MITA’s Influence Improves MDOT SP for Buy America

MITA’s efforts to positively improve the interpretation of Buy America requirements have impacted the recently released MDOT Special Provision for Source of Steel and Iron (Buy America) (SP) (click here). This recently released SP will be incorporated into the January...

MITA Efforts Positively Impact Buy America

MITA’s relentless advocacy for reasonableness in the interpretation of the Buy America requirements by the Michigan FHWA division office has been rewarded. On December 21, 2012, the FHWA headquarters in Washington D. C. issued a clarification memorandum for the...